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The Cambridgeshire Criminal Justice Board brings together all of the county's criminal justice agencies to reduce crime and improve justice locally.
Whether you're a victim of crime, a witness, a juror or have been accused or convicted of a crime, this site's for you. If you have an interest in criminal justice, you should find plenty to keep you informed and entertained. Take a look around - there's plenty to explore!
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Last month we asked you whose details the National DNA Database should contain.
40% of you said anyone convicted with a crime should have their details kept on record, while 30% said the database should contain everyone's details since birth.
20% of you wanted everyone over 18 to have their details on the database - while just 10% wanted anyone charged with a crime to have their DNA kept on file.
No one opted for the database to contain the details of anyone that's been arrested.
This month we're asking you who the world's best crime writer is - so don't miss out on a chance to vote for your favourite novelist!
Crime doesn’t pay in Cambridgeshire
Over £87,827 of criminals’ cash has been returned to Cambridgeshire Constabulary, thanks to a law aimed at hitting lawbreakers where it hurts.
Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, some of the assets seized from offenders are returned to the agencies involved in the confiscation process.
The money’s then reinvested to boost asset recovery – so that more of criminals’ cash can be confiscated in future.
Under the act, police receive half of seized cash and 18.75% of the money received through confiscation orders. As a result Cambridgeshire Constabulary received £87,827.68 back from the Home Office for the first quarter of this financial year.
Clive Bridgeman, head of the police’s financial investigation unit said: “This indicates that we are becoming increasingly effective in taking away criminals’ assets and that we are determined to show that crime does not and will not pay.”
Mr Bridgeman said many criminals accept they might have to serve prison or community-based sentences as a consequence of law-breaking. However, they decide to take those risks because of the potential financial gains involved.
“What they do not like is being deprived of the enjoyment of those benefits.”
Judge for yourself
Most of us have views about how criminals should be sentenced - but how easy is it to know which sentence to pass?
Meet fictional characters Mike and Barbara who, when approached by police for confronting a doorman at a Peterborough pub, are found carrying knives. How would you sentence them?
What are your views on Nigel Nicholson, caught driving in Wisbech Town Centre while disqualified for drink driving? How should John Smith be treated when pleading guilty to possessing class C drugs near Cambridge Railway Station with intent to supply?
Take a look at the facts - and have a go at advising a court!
On other parts of this website you can put your knowledge to the test with an interactive Criminal Justice quiz or vote in regular polls.
Want to make a real difference to your community? Check out our Justice Careers section - showing what it's really like to work on the frontline of Cambridgeshire's criminal justice system.
